Across
- 4. The lost dog was hungry because it had a ___________ meal consisting of a few scraps of bread.
- 6. There had been several ___________ during the meeting, causing it to last longer than planned.
- 7. It is ________________ when the news media interviews people who make your community look bad.
- 8. The girl used ________________ as a way to cover up her insecurities within her group of friends.
- 9. The car ______________ off the road when the teenager was texting and not paying attention.
- 11. She begged _________________ for the migraine to disappear, but no relief came.
- 13. The hiking trail was easy to climb until it took an unpleasant __________ close to a steep hill.
- 16. She had a ______________ on her face when she heard that she had not won the award.
- 18. When no one showed up for the party, the hostess felt _________________.
Down
- 1. Her mother _________________ wrapped her arms around her when she did not make the team.
- 2. There was no mistake that she had gotten the job with the ___________ expression that she wore on her face.
- 3. She was _____________ when her team lost in the final seconds of the championship match.
- 4. The little girl acted ________________ after her dog died since they had been best friends.
- 5. She felt like a _______________, never able to make her own decisions.
- 10. Don’t _____________ your boss unless you want to get fired on the spot.
- 12. The ______________ setting of the cabin provided us with the relaxation that we had needed for so long.
- 14. Since the veterinarian’s dream was to move out West and work on a cattle ranch, he focused on ____________ medicine while at school.
- 15. The ants became _____________ when the nest was disturbed, running about in all directions.
- 16. If you visit the museum, you can see pictures of the town’s old jailhouse and the _________________ where criminals were hanged.
- 17. Her ________________ was adorned with gems and pearls, showing she had come from a wealthy family.